Bayou Desiard Upper Milhaven Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOuachita
Nearest CityMonroe
River/StreamBayou Desiard
Coordinates32.55403, -92.02232

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,500 acre-ft
Max Storage6,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,250 acre-ft
Surface Area650 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerOuachita Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00735
Federal IDLA00735
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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